How to pronounce requeue
Say it like REE-kyoo. Requeue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- kyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Requeue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of requeue
American and British speakers say requeue in essentially the same way: /ˈrikju/ in the US and /ˈriːkjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-kyoo.
What does requeue mean?
- To add to a queue again.
Where does requeue come from?
From re- + queue.
Questions about saying requeue
How do you pronounce requeue?
Say REE-kyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikju/. In British English it is /ˈriːkjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in requeue?
Requeue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · kyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say requeue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrikju/ and the British form is /ˈriːkjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.